SCHOOL COUNCIL
All parents of Aurora School are automatically members of School Council.
As a member of School Council you have the privilege to contribute to the education of students in your school.
Education is a partnership involving parents, students, teachers, principals, school boards, government, and the community.
Your involvement in the council gives you the opportunity to strengthen that partnership and to be part of a dedicated team working to ensure a high quality of education and an accountable education system.
Your participation makes a difference.
Jacqueline Kossick
Debbie Miller
Secretary
Angelina Lishingman
Treasurer
What is School Council?
"A School Council is a vehicle to support meaningful parent involvement in decisions that affect the school and its operations."
~ Alberta School Council Resource Manual
Why Be Involved?
Studies identify the benefits of parental involvement in their children’s education which include:
· higher student achievement
· better student attendance
· more positive student attitudes and behaviours
· higher student graduation rates
~ Alberta School Council Resource Manual
How does it benefit you?
The personal advantages of becoming a school council member include:
· being an important partner in the education system, whose views are valued;
· contributing to the shared goal of improving student achievement;
· having a vehicle through which to express opinions;
· being able to keep informed about what is happening at the school and the board, and at the provincial level of education.
Participating on the school council will be a rewarding experience for all those who value the opportunity to make a difference in their children’s education
How did School Council make learning fun last year?
We contributed funds and/or volunteers to:
· Choir for grade 4 kids
· Winter Fun Craft night and sleigh rides
· Gymnastics program in school
· Zumba program in school
· Plants for the beautification of our space
· Science Fair equipment rental
· Ice Cream bars for first day of Summer
· Gently used uniform give-away
· Summer fun day Jumpy Things and Freezies
· Grade 5 and 6 Fun Day Swimming
· Grade 5 to 9 Orienteering Club
· Grade 9 years end field trip
· Grade 9 Grad Books
· Water Fountain in the middle school
To get involved:
If you are interested in participating in School Council or would like more information, please contact schoolcouncil@auroraschool.ca.
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